It took everything Raging Torrent had to defeat The Chosen Vron who actually put a head in front momentarily at the top of the lane. But Raging Torrent would have none of that, bulling his way on the rail and poking his head back in front by the sixteenth pole, then holding on in a driving finish.

In a notable upset, the 3-year-old colt Raging Torrent flashed speed from the start, then hung tough late to best odds-on favorite The Chosen Vron Saturday at Del Mar in the $251,500 Pat O’Brien Stakes.

A busy morning on the track training for G1 FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic nominees. Eight potential participants took to the main track and put in final works for the big race coming up next Saturday, August 31.

Brazenly made a sweeping move starting at the three-eighths pole under Erick Garcia and went on by four rivals to capture the $76,000 allowance feature Friday at Del Mar.

Homebred filly Sweet Azteca has six rivals to outrun Sunday in the 53rd edition of the Rancho Bernardo Handicap for fillies and mares.

Nominations for the 34th running of the G1 FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic closed at midnight and 12 horses have been nominated to the $1 million race with two big surprises now in the mix.

Favored Divin Propos found his best stride late and came away a one-length winner of the allowance feature at Del Mar Thursday.

Trainer Bob Baffert announced his decision to run Arabian Knight in the G2 Pat O’Brien. Before the ink could dry, Hill ‘n’ Dale Farm dropped a press release saying the 2023 FanDuel Racing Pacific Classic winner has been retired to stud.

And while he’s the 3/5 morning line favorite to add yet another feather to his cap in the extended sprint, it won’t be easy.

Moment’s Pleasure poured it on late and cleared the field to come away the winner of Sunday’s $152,500 Solana Beach Stakes at Del Mar.